Police Seek Leads In Deadly Charlotte Hit-And-Run

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened just after 4:30 a.m. on Sunday.

In a news release, the department said the crash happened in the 7300 block of University City Boulevard. Officers were patrolling the area when they happened across 35-year-old Aaron Jenson Lyle lying in the roadway at 4:35 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.

Police said it is believed that Lyle was walking on the westbound side of the roadway from N. Tryon Street toward I-85 when he was struck by a silver Infinity G-35 or G-37. The vehicle is believed to be between a 2009 and a 2011 model.

The vehicle had a plate or temporary tag in the rear window. Investigators said, as a result of the crash, the car will be missing the lower front right bumper or air dam below the right headlight. It could also have windshield damage.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Detective Crum at 704-432-2169, extension 4. Tips can also be reported anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or through an online portal.

An investigation is ongoing.